What Americans think of a TikTok ban
A new Pew Research Center survey shows half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are…
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Local tortilla factory’s road to success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local business reaches new highs ramping up tortilla production and selling in big chain stores like Walmart and Sam’s.…
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market,…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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El Paso’s Amazon Fulfillment Center opens doors for media tour
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tap on your phone can lead to a package being dropped off at your door in mere hours, thanks to the innovative minds of…
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Apple introduces Apple Pay Later
Apple on Tuesday launched an option in its digital wallet allowing customers to pay for online purchases in installments. The new feature is called…
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20 of the biggest environmental disasters in history
Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest environmental disasters in…
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A look inside of Amazon’s Fulfillment Center in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you order items on amazon — there’s a chance it’s coming to you from the massive fulfillment center in far east El Paso.…
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Silicon Valley Bank has a new owner. What it means for the bank crisis
Originally Published: 27 MAR 23 01:56 ETUpdated: 27 MAR 23 11:18 ETBy Mark Thompson, Liz Enochs and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN)…
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New technology to help detect narcotics coming to Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new non-intrusive inspection system will soon be installed at the Bridge of the Americas International crossing. The low…
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Scientists create mice from two dads after making eggs from skin cells
By Katie Hunt, CNN Scientists have created mice with two biologically male parents for the first time — a significant milestone in reproductive…
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Twitter legacy blue checkmarks will start to disappear
Pretty soon, previously verified Twitter accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they start paying for it. Twitter is getting rid of its legacy…
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Luby’s on Mesa to close for good Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned one of the remaining Luby’s restaurants in El Paso is closing its doors for good. The restaurant…
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TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress
(CNN) — In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism…
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Las Cruces business owner’s tumbleweed troubles
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA)Business owner, Mike Garcia, is facing a pesky tumbleweed problem after a recent wind storm blew in a sea of…
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The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point as banking turmoil complicates inflation fight
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation while…
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Originally Published: 21 MAR 23 10:02 ETUpdated: 21 MAR 23 22:39 ETBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Google is…
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
(CNN) — Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT. Starting Tuesday, users…
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9 ways to beat workplace burnout
Feeling burned out on work can seriously harm your physical and mental health. Experience Life compiled nine ways to rediscover the joy in your…
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Goodbye, Howard Schultz: New Starbucks CEO steps in early
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 09:14 ETUpdated: 20 MAR 23 22:16 ETBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN (CNN) — Starbucks’ new CEO…
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Foot Locker is closing 400 stores by 2026
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 17:33 ETUpdated: 20 MAR 23 17:41 ETBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN (CNN) — Foot Locker is planning to…
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Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 10:48 ETUpdated: 20 MAR 23 15:13 ETBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — Amazon is cutting…
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FCC cracks down on spammy text messages
Originally Published: 17 MAR 23 09:13 ETBy Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on…
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Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers
(CNN) — Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs, CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday in a memo to staff. The latest cuts come after the company announced…
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Grant funding EMT program and recruiting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About thirty percent of workers in the United States are women. Efforts are underway to recruit more women into several…
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City of El Paso launches new COVID grant program for small businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso has partnered with Liftfund, a nonprofit small business lender, to launch a new COVID grant program that…
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Hunter Biden sues computer repair shop owner who worked on a laptop, accusing him of trying to invade his privacy
(CNN) — Hunter Biden is accusing the Delaware computer repair shop owner who worked on a laptop of trying to invade his privacy and wrongfully…
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Aaron Jones shares which El Paso spot is “the best” for Mexican food on national stage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Some of the best Mexican food you’ll ever find.” That’s the reaction from former UTEP running back Aaron Jones and his…
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Honda recalls nearly 500K vehicles over seat belts that may not latch
Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles over a manufacturing issue with the front seat belts that could prevent them from latching, the…
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